Rwanda
Overview
In the run-up to presidential elections in 2017, the environment for free debate and dissent continued to be hostile. High-ranking army officers were handed heavy sentences after a flawed trial.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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